APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GLOBAL MUSIC MATCH 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 at 5:32pm

An Export Academy for Developing Artists 2020 saw the introduction of Global Music Match, a world-first collaboration created by founding partners Sounds Australia, Showcase Scotland Expo, English Folk Expo and East Coast Music Association (ECMA), along with myriad export organizations and showcase events ...

CIMA presents NEXT STEPS: Equity | Diversity | Inclusion

Posted on June 16, 2022 at 3:25pm

CIMA presents NEXT STEPS: Equity | Diversity | Inclusion Professional Industry Development Workshop Series Canadian Independent Music Association cordially invites its members, signatories of the BDRB Declaration and the greater Canadian music industry to CIMA “NEXT STEPS”, a FREE equity-focused monthly professional development workshop series. With ...

Breaking Down Racial Barriers: What We Heard & What's Next

Posted on June 2, 2022 at 12:29pm

On June 2, 2021 ECMA signed the Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) declaration, along with many other industry partners. At that time we were also part way through a 4-part BDRB Series addressing anti-Black racism in Canada’s East Coast music and entertainment ...

Announcing the 2022 ECMA Winners

Posted on May 8, 2022 at 12:01pm

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the full list of 2022 East Coast Music Award winners. Hillsburn leads the pack, with three ECMA wins, followed by Mallory Johnson, Paragon Cause, Morgan Toney, and Zamani with two each. The ...

ECMA Announces First Slate of 2022 East Coast Music Award Winners

Posted on May 5, 2022 at 11:01pm

Hillsburn, Morgan Toney, Chloé Breault and Zamani are among the initial winners of the 2022 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs). The awards were announced this evening, as part of the first live awards show since 2019, held at the Aitken University Centre ...

L'ECMA ANNONCE LES ARTISTES FRANCOPHONES EN VITRINES DE LA SÉRIE EXPORT BUYERS PROGRAM 2022

Posted on April 22, 2022 at 11:21am

L'ECMA est heureuse d'annoncer la série de vitrines du programme du 20e anniversaire du ECMA Export Buyers Program mettant en lumière une gamme diversifiée de talents fantastiques du Canada atlantique. Cette année, nous sommes ravis de présenter un modèle hybride de la populaire ...

ECMA ANNOUNCES 2022 EXPORT BUYERS SHOWCASE ARTISTS

Posted on April 22, 2022 at 11:19am

ECMA is pleased to announce the ‘20th Anniversary’ ECMA Export Buyers Program Showcase Series spotlighting a diverse line-up of fantastic Atlantic Canadian talent. This year, we are excited to present a hybrid model of the popular Canadian Music. East Coast Style. Export Showcases ...

Brandon Howard Roy’s Ultimate East Coast Bops

Posted on April 18, 2022 at 12:35pm

By: Brandon Howard Roy What's up everyone! My name is Brandon Howard Roy and I am a singer-songwriter proudly based in Charlottetown, PEI, and my debut album Tough Stuff is nominated for Pop Recording of the Year at the 2022 East Coast Music ...

Jon Hines’ Ideal ECMA Experience

Posted on April 12, 2022 at 4:26pm

By ECMA, Jon Hines 2022 ECMA Nominee Jon Hines We asked 2022 East Coast Music Awards nominee and Cape Breton-based jazz and blues artist Jon Hines what his ideal ECMA experience would look like. Wondering which songs get him pumped up before a ...

ECMA unveils 2022 Honorary Award recipients

Posted on April 12, 2022 at 9:42am

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is very pleased to unveil the recipients of the 2022 Honorary East Coast Music Awards. Presented by the organization’s Board of Directors, most of these Awards will be handed out Sunday May 8, during the East ...